Price for Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica
  4. Exports of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica

Price for Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average cocoa; paste, not defatted import price amounted to $4,048 per ton, shrinking by -4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,877 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($8,933 per ton), while the price for Colombia ($3,941 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average cocoa; paste, not defatted export price stood at $4,337 per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $6,542 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,910 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($954 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica

In 2022, cocoa; paste, not defatted imports into Costa Rica surged to 364 tons, rising by 20% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa; paste, not defatted imports totaled $1.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Peru7094967147361.3%
Colombia23543953970344.1%
Others28.030.730.534.06.7%
Total9719651,2831,47314.9%

Top Suppliers of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted to Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. Peru (179.9 tons)
  2. Colombia (178.4 tons)

Exports of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica

In 2022, overseas shipments of cocoa; paste, not defatteds were finally on the rise to reach 32 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa; paste, not defatted exports skyrocketed to $140K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States20.51.80.551.636.0%
Switzerland18.41.70.551.340.7%
Belgium11.00.90.217.516.7%
Canada1.30.30.17.780.9%
JapanN/AN/AN/A7.30%
Nicaragua0.1N/AN/A0.681.7%
Others1.50.1N/A4.544.2%
Total52.84.81.414038.4%

Top Export Markets for Cocoa; Paste, Not Defatted from Costa Rica in 2022:

  1. United States (12.4 tons)
  2. Switzerland (11.6 tons)
  3. Belgium (3.9 tons)
  4. Canada (1.8 tons)
  5. Japan (1.5 tons)
  6. Nicaragua (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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